Question

Explain the difference between oxidation/synthesis and endogenous respiration.

Answer 1

the major differences in the oxidation/synthesis and endogenous respiration are noted below:

1) reaction taking place

oxidation: COHNS +nutrients--------------------->CO2+NH3+C₃H₇NO₂ + other end products under the presence of bacteria

endogenous respiration: C₃H₇NO₂ +O₂-------------------> 5CO2+ 2H₂O+NH₃+energy

2) The amount of food energy used for energy versus synthesis in the synthesis reaction is dependent on the composition of organic matter,about 2/3rd of the food yields new cells.

3)Endogenous respiration is a biological method or process in which a part of the freshly synthesized sludge undergoes oxidation. on the other hand oxidation is a process caused by the microbes where the liquid is discarded

4) Microbiological endogenous processes in biological wastewater treatment systems (BWTSs) refer to combinations of biological and ecological mechanisms and processes, including endogenous respiration/cell maintenance, cell decay, death-regeneration/cryptic growth, predation on bacteria by higher microorganisms.

5)Cell lysis due to viral attack or adverse environmental conditions (pH, toxic substances, temperature and others), which have significant effects on almost all aspects of BWTSs.

6) The unusual operating conditions for the bacteria are not favourable for the growth of most other microbes, thus eliminating the need for sterility during the bacterial oxidation process.

7)Because organic substances are toxic to the bacteria, they are non-pathogenic and incapable of causing disease.

these are the basic difference between oxidation/synthesis and endogenous respiration.